Feb 4 (Reuters) – Former National League Cy Young Award Winner Brandon Webb announced his retirement on Monday after his promising baseball career was derailed by arm troubles. Webb, 33, played his entire Major League career with the Arizona Diamondbacks where he captured the Cy Young in 2006 and finished second in the award the next two seasons before a shoulder ailment knocked him out of the game permanently. He last pitched on Opening Day in 2009 when he left due to discomfort and could never make his way back despite several efforts. “I’ve tried everything. …
Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. LeBron’s hot shooting lifts Heat past Bobcats 2013-02-05T034052Z_1_BRE91405A_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-HEAT.XML ()- Staal brothers power Hurricanes past Maple Leafs TORONTO (Reuters) – The Carolina Hurricanes had a pair ofgoals from the Staal brothers and a stellar performance fromgoalie Cam Ward to thank for a 4-1 victory over the strugglingToronto Maple Leafs on Monday. …
NBA standings
Feb 5 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Monday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 31 15 .674 – 2. Brooklyn 28 19 .596 3 1/2 3. Boston 24 23 .511 7 1/2 4. Philadelphia 21 26 .447 10 1/2 5. Toronto 17 31 .354 15 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Indiana 29 19 .604 – 2. Chicago 29 19 .604 – 3. Milwaukee 25 21 .543 3 4. Detroit 18 31 .367 11 1/2 5. Cleveland 14 34 .292 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 31 14 .689 – 2. Atlanta 26 20 .565 5 1/2 3. Orlando 14 34 .292 18 1/2 4. Washington 12 35 .255 20 5. Charlotte 11 36 . …
Local briefs
KU FALLS, K-STATE RISES IN AP POLL: Kansas fell three spots to No. 5 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, while Kansas State climbed five spots to No. 13.
Yuvraj Singh asks cancer patients to fight disease with courage
Gurgaon, Feb 5 (ANI): Recalling his close shave with death, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh asked cancer victims to fight with disease courageously.
Australia Wallabies' Horwill claps with his bronze medal after winning their Rugby World Cup third place play-off against Wales in Auckland
Australia Wallabies captain James Horwill claps while wearing his bronze medal after his team won their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland October 21, 2011. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen 'Japan debut' for Shinji Kagawa as Manchester United announce July friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos
The match at Nissan Stadium will feature a fac e-off between Japan's current and former No. 10's when the United attacker meets Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura Baseball-Tigers reach new deal with Scherzer, avoid arbitration
Feb 4 (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers have agreed a new contract with starting pitcher Max Scherzer to avoid salary arbitration, the team announced Monday. Scherzer will sign a one-year deal worth $6.7 million, according to local reports, bringing an end to negotiations between the two sides. “We’re pleased,” said Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski. “We’ve always been in a position where we try to hopefully negotiate our own deals. …
Chandler has 20 boards again, Knicks rout Pistons
NEW YORK (AP) -- The toughest part of Tyson Chandler's night was the postgame interview. LB prospect commits to Bama, with Auburn tattoo
ATLANTA (AP) -- Five-star linebacker prospect Reuben Foster says he’ll play for Alabama.
Superdome officials worried about a power outage
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The cause of a 34-minute blackout at the Super Bowl remains under investigation, but public records released Monday show that Superdome officials were worried about a power outage several months before the big game. Pacers tie up Bulls in Central with 111-101 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana suddenly has a shooting touch to go with its tough defense. World Cup qualifying preview: Mexico - Jamaica
World Cup qualifying preview: Mexico – Jamaica
Olympic soccer team working with local players
About 400 young players are getting the chance to take coaching clinics with members of the Olympic bronze medal winning national women’s soccer team
Construction companies tight-lipped as Hawks probe deals
Directorate distances itself from reports about corruption and illegal business practices in the construction industry, but confirms the unit is investigating tender irregularities 
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